Introduction
Greetings, young friend. As the final notes of the Drum Corps summer tour fade into memory, a new chapter unfolds before you—one that leads you back to the so-called "real world." Allow me, an older alumni who has walked this path before, to share insights, advice, and comfort as you transition from the intensity of the tour to the cadence of everyday life.

An Echo of Farewell
As the tour buses pull away, you'll feel mixed emotions that words can hardly capture. The camaraderie you've forged, the challenges you've conquered, and the shared purpose that fueled your journey will resonate within you. Please cherish these connections, for they will form the foundation of your lifelong memories.

As the 2023 Madison Scouts season winds down to its conclusion, we would like to take a moment to congratulate and welcome the newest class of alumni to MSAA. Welcome alumni age-out class of 2023:

Drums on Parade

A very special thank you to Craig Mason and our Madison Scout brothers, Greg Jarosz, Chris Forbes, Norm Bakker, Kent Eversmeyer, Tim Spilde, Al Kent, Tom Brys, Josh Forbord, and Jim Latimer for adding a cherry to the top of an already great weekend of Drums on Parade events with your performance to kick off the show.

Wear Our History, Share Our History

In 2023 the MSAA will continue our yearly tradition of returning a vintage Madison Scouts shirt for sale. Each purchase of a classic shirt buys one shirt for you and one shirt that will be gifted to a current member of the Madison Scouts! The corps members love having a connection to the alumni association, and we love finally being able to replace the version of the shirt in our wardrobe with one that fits and doesn't have holes in it!

This year we let you vote to choose the design to bring back, and we're happy to say that the top choice design was the "Screamin' Skeleton" from the 1997 show, "The Pirates of Lake Mendota." The artwork was wonderfully recreated by alum Aaron Asnicar, and is now available for presale!